Opeyemi Alabi-Agbelese — HR Manager
I build people operations that scale. I’m a Senior Human Resources & People Operations Leader with 8+ years of experience helping organisations move from fragmented, manual people processes to structured, compliant, and tech-enabled HR systems that actually support growth. Across high-growth companies, startups, non-profits, and corporate environments, I’ve built HR functions from the ground up, partnered with senior leaders on workforce planning and organisational design, and led digital HR transformations that improved efficiency, compliance, and employee experience. My work sits at the intersection of people, process, and technology. I’ve led initiatives such as: - Designing and implementing HRIS and automated workflows, driving 80–100% adoption across teams - Building automated onboarding portals (SharePoint & Power Automate), significantly reducing onboarding errors and improving new-hire experience - Digitising payroll, statutory remittances, and reimbursement processes, cutting processing time by up to 70% - Delivering end-to-end HR operations including talent acquisition, performance management, learning & development, compensation, and employee relations - Supporting leadership with data-driven insights to enable better workforce and organisational decisions. I bring a rare blend of HR leadership and legal training, which allows me to operate with strong judgment, risk awareness, and attention to detail—particularly in regulated or fast-changing environments. I’m known for being hands-on, structured, and execution-focused, while also thinking strategically about scale, sustainability, and people experience. In 2025, I was recognised as Employee of the Quarter (Q3) for leading critical HR automation and compliance backlog clearance initiatives. I thrive in fast-paced, distributed, and global environments, and I’m especially interested in roles where I can help organisations build scalable people operations, implement HR technology, and drive meaningful change.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Human Resources and People Operations expert with a focus on digital transformation and organizational growth.
Location: Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria
Experience: 7 yrs 5 mos
Skills
- Human Resources (hr)
- Business Transformation
Career Highlights
- Led digital HR transformations improving efficiency and compliance.
- Recognized as Employee of the Quarter for HR automation initiatives.
- Built HR functions from the ground up in diverse environments.
Work Experience
Hyde Energy Limited
Human Resources & Administrative Manager • Oil & Gas (1 yr 3 mos)
Amazon Energy
Human Resources Generalist • Oil & Gas (10 mos)
Novaris Consulting Ltd
Lead, Advisory & Delivery • Consulting (3 yrs 1 mo)
The New Global
Global Operations & People Manager • Non-Profit (2 yrs 2 mos)
Creations Republic
Human Resources Manager • Advertising (2 yrs)
Sterling Homes Ltd
Human Resources Manager • Real Estate (1 yr 5 mos)
The Passionate Pursuit Company
HR Associate/Projects Coordinator (7 mos)
Seedlab Consulting
Human Resources Associate • Consulting (2 yrs 8 mos)
Gtext Global
P.A. Legal/ Company Secretary/Team Lead (3 mos)
A.O. Ibitoye & Co.
Legal Counsel ( (1 yr 1 mo)
Education
B. L. at The Nigerian Law School, Lagos Campus
L.L.B. at Obafemi Awolowo University
W.A.S.S.C.E at Taidob College
